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A Lizard in a Woman's Skin [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Review date: 2007-08-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film is normally grouped together with other Italian based films under the banner of Giallo. Which having now seen this film, does it a serious disservice. Many of the Giallo films feel like an excuse for naked writhing ladies, stalking killers, and psychadelic soundtracks. While not always a bad thing(!) the plot and acting tends to come way down in the pecking order.
Not so with this film. Visually this movie is stunning. Lots of superby thought out hallucination scenes show the main character's decent into possible madness with really quite jarring effect. Yes there's the naked beauties and 60's soundtrack, but neither of these feel like they've been shoehorned in for the sake of it. In fact the psychadelic party at the start of the film only adds to the uneasiness of everything.
The script has more twists and turns than a basket full of snakes. You're left wondering what's going to happen right up to the very end of this film.
Forget about movie genres and pigeon holes, this film is quite simply just a cracking ride from start to finish.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Florinda Bolkan
Leo Genn
Stanley Baker
Alberto de Mendoza
Mike A. Kennedy
Creators:
Luigi Kuveiller (Cinematographer)
Ennio Morricone (Composer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Shriek Show
Manufacturer: Shriek Show
EAN: 0631595062991
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, NTSC,
Release date: 2007-02-06
Universal product code (UPC): 631595062991
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1971
Language: English (Original Language)